Filippo Strozzi the Elder

He was born in Florence to Matteo Strozzi (son of Simone Strozzi and Andreina Rondinelli) and Alessandra Macinghi (daughter of Filippo Macinghi).

He moved to Naples,[2] and here he gained a renowned status as a banker.

When he returned to Florence he commissioned Benedetto da Maiano for the construction of the famous family palace; however, he died before the completion of the works, in 1534.

[2] He also had Maiano, along with Filippino Lippi, build a notable chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella.

With Fiammetta Adimari (in 1466), daughter of Donato Adimari, who gave him five children: With Salvaggia Gianfigliazzi,[1] daughter of Bartolommeo Gianfigliazzi (in 1477), who gave him: